I'm Remodeling Again

Not a home remodel, but another card remodel. I have a box to keep extra cards in that have been moved out my case in the living room. Sometimes you just have to rearrange things so the new items can be put front and center. Well this card got shuffled to the bottom and forgotten. I needed something cherry to send to a dear friend who is now in a nursing home. When I rediscovered this neglected card, I thought that would be perfect, if...

I first trimmed it down a little in size, added fresh flowers,

repositioned the bling, and wha-law... a brand new card. What do you think? 

Before

or after...?

Just to prove I been hoarding too much paper, I still had the green dot base paper and was able to use it for the inside mat. Well, I guess hoarding can be a good thing... maybe.

I hope you all have a great weekend. We are headed this afternoon to Kent, Ohio, to prepare for a screening of Minerva Monster... the last one scheduled for this year. There are still library engagements we will attend, but no more screenings. It has been a whirlwind summer. I still don't know where it went. I only know we have been super, super busy and we still have a big event next weekend that I'm really anxious to tell you about.

Thanks for stopping by!

Linda

BOO Trifold Pocket Card and The Director on TV

How about a scary card for Fall... a trifold pocket card to be exact. I really think it may be an original, as I've never seen one like this. It wasn't planned... it just kind of happened. The trifold part was in my stash of unused Fall cards, but I wanted to update it a bit. What better way than to make it into a pocket card.

The base of the pocket part is Kaisercaft Curiousity "Uncanny", which is the beautiful borders sheet. I used the flip side.

I added cotton ecru lace, some addition paper layers, a few more I Am Roses flowers and leaves,

cheesecloth, natural burlap string from May Arts, an Alterations Distressed Doily, and a tag with a wide chrome eyelet and seam binding ribbon.

All the other supplies are listed on the post below.

Here is a link to the card in it's before state... I definitely prefer the after.

http://handstoworkhearttolove.blogspot.com/2011/10/trifold-window-card.html

Now about last night's TV interview...

Of course, being his mother, I thought he did fantastic.

Here is my son with Brandon Dalo, who wrote all the original music for the movie. 

If you want to watch the interview, here is the link.

http://www.wkyc.com/video/4444100238001/1/The-Minerva-Monster-Director-Seth-Breedlove

Thanks for stopping by!

Linda

Playing with Foils, It's Just a Matter of Time Pocket Card and a TV Interview

In working on a masculine card, I thought I would try a Tim Holtz technique using Ranger foils and Sticky Embossing Power, which Tim says is just powdered glue. Zowee... I love this stuff!!! After sponging the paper edges with Walnut Stain Distress ink, I sprinkled on the SEP, tapped it off slightly, and melted with my heat tool. I laid down the foil immediately and tapped lightly with my finger tips until it cooled. Then I just gave it a bit of a rub and it started to detach, leaving that beautiful foil edging behind. Then I filled in some gaps with the same piece of foil by just dabbing it over the spots that needed more. So simple! Another great Ranger product I'll use again and again.

My papers are more odds and ends from my My Mind's Eye hoarded collections, which are almost to the point of nonexistent. I'm going to miss these beauties, unless they hurry and come out with something new like they use to produce.

My embellishments include an Idea-ology Time Piece, Game Spinners, Long Fastener, and a K & Company layered sticker.

I also used three pieces from Idea-ology's Expedition ephemera pack.

The layers are cut with three different Alterations dies Bigz Postage Stamp Frame, On The Edge Torn Notebook, and in the center cut out of Idea-ology Textured Surfaces cork... Movers & Shapers Baroque Mini.

There's also a Idea-ology Mini Paper Clip in the mix. My tag is stamped with Happy Birthday to You and embossed with Ranger's Gold EP. 

If your wondering about the TV interview in my title, our son will be doing an interview on Channel 3 News, WKYC in Cleveland, Ohio Tuesday night  at 7:00 (8/25/2015) to talk about his movie and future projects. If you're in the area, I'd be thrilled if you'd give it a view.

Thanks for stopping by!

Linda

I Love Fall Pocket Card and A Special Order Custom Pen

I sat aside that box of assorted paper collections I've been using up for a day and started working on cards for the fall season. I broke down and ordered a few new sheets from A Cherry on Top that should come next week. In the mean time, I have just enough of some older patterns to get going. This is an assortment of Imaginisce and My Mind's Eye.

The ABC card is from Idea-ology's Thrift Shop ephemera pack by Tim Holtz. The die cut on top of it was made using my Die-namics Layered Labels die. The mini doily is a section of a Prima trim from a year or two back.

This is one of the Recollections flowers that I stocked up on when Michaels had a clearance a couple years ago. Besides this one, I only have three others. I sure wish they would have had more, because I love these things. They're ideal for autumn projects.

The gorgeous antique bronze metal filigree corner is from The Funkie Junkie Boutique. The ivory burlap string is by May Arts. There's a bit of cheesecloth tucked in there, too.

I cut my leaves with Alterations Movers & Shapers Mini Tattered Leaves die set using my treasured hand dyed wools I buy in Amish country.

The Penmaker had another special order for a custom pen, and this one is really custom. The order was for the pen to be in plain Gecko Green, which turned out impossible to find. So my husband had to make his own using a special custom mixed paint from a shop that will make up any car color you need... this one being a Jeep.

He is on a roll right now doing writing instruments in this stick shift style. We have a car show event coming up and I think this will be a winner. We also have something really exciting that may take place that I can't divulge just yet. Yikes, I can hardly wait to spill the beans.

An update on our sons movie: He's had numerous screenings, speaking engagements, radio interviews, etc. The movie has been a success, so he's moving ahead with two more in the works. The latest issue of Digital FilmMaker has an article on the making of Minerva Monster. You can pick up a copy at your local Barnes & Noble.

Thanks for stopping by!

Linda

Remake of an Vintage Oldie and a Super New Country Pen

This card may look familiar to you if you been following my blog for a few years. I love the vintage look of these papers, but wasn't happy with my choice of flowers. Soooo... I did a little bit of a remake and added some Petaloo Botanics and green Spanish moss.

This book page heart was a gift from Linda at The Funkie Junkie Boutique. I popped it up with a piece of 3-D foam and added it in with the mix.

My original design was rather flat, so I gave the edges a once over with a little distressing... creasing, bending and lifting... to give some dimension.

I tied a tiny satin bow at the neck of the dress form and glued on another green rosebud.

Happy, happy!

My husband, the Penmaker, is working on sixteen Minerva Monster pens as I write this. The festival in Minerva, Ohio, in honor of our son's documentary, is this Saturday, and he has to have them completed by then. The response to Seth's movie has been overwhelming, to say the least.

Ronnie created this country pen a couple weeks ago. Such unusual coloring in the blank of this one... a ton of depth and then that light band of color at the top... so pretty!

If you're anywhere near, Minerva, Ohio, this weekend, please stop by our table in the center of town. We would love to meet and talk with you.

Thank you for stopping by!

Linda

A Ladies' Diary Pocket Card and MM Wood Pens

This Graphic 45 collection will be out on my desk for awhile. I'm having so much fun creating with these papers and chipboard.

I only cut with one die today... Prima's pineapple doily. The flowers are from I Am Roses, the twine is May Arts ivory burlap string, green Spanish moss, a Prima clock and a black paper doily from my stash. 

 The Penmaker is busy creating Minerva Monster pens for the MM Festival in June in Minerva, Ohio. It's so exciting that the town is having a special day planned around the showing of our son's documentary. The response to the movie has been overwhelming, and there may be some even bigger announcements to make later. A huge thank you to all of you who have shown interest. We are so grateful for your kindness!

Thank you for stopping by!

Linda